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COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

The latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic.

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Uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations and a surge in RSV cases in Minnesota

Uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations and a surge in RSV cases in Minnesota

COVID-19 hospitalizations are up, as are cases in some parts of Minnesota. Wastewater data in Twin Cities Metro shows COVID load increased since last week. But for children in Minnesota, RSV is of greater current concern and is stressing the capacity at some hospitals.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Alyson Clary

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No sign of fall surge yet in Minnesota, but rising subvariants of global concern

No sign of fall surge yet in Minnesota, but rising subvariants of global concern

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are trending down in Minnesota, over 14 percent of the state’s children from 6 months to 4 years old have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Community Level” map rates none of the state’s counties as high risk.  
by Alyson Clary and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Omicron boosters for kids 5-12 are cleared by the FDA. The CDC's OK is the last step

Omicron boosters for kids 5-12 are cleared by the FDA. The CDC's OK is the last step

Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, modified to target today's most common and contagious variant. The latest move may expand protection before an expected winter wave.

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